The Joy Cardin ShowBig Question: Where Is Network News Heading? - Tune in for the Big Question. Following slashed budgets, an emphasis on pop culture, declining viewership and now the suspension of anchor Brian Williams, does network news have a future? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the state of the former cultural institution and the role it plays in American media today.
Guest(s): Mike Wagner

The Joy Cardin ShowCreativity In A Hurry - Many people may harbor dreams of being more creative, but who has the time? Joy Cardin talks to a guest author who says everyone has the time, and bringing art into your life can be as simple as 15 minutes before breakfast. He shares advice for drawing your way to greater happiness.
Guest(s): Danny Gregory

The Kathleen Dunn ShowGentlemen Scientists and Revolutionaries: The Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment - Author, filmmaker and educator Tom Shachtman has a new book out that explores how science and experimentation were at the heart of the Founding Fathers’ philosophies and actions. It's called "Gentlemen Scientists and Revolutionaries: The Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment," and it discusses how the Founders relentlessly tinkered, invented, farmed by means of scientific principles, star-gazed, were fascinated by math, used scientific analogies and scientific thinking in their political writing, and fell in love with technologies.
Guest(s): Tom Shachtman

Central TimeNew Orleans Jazz, Activist Documentary Premier, Local Elections - The Midwest premier of a documentary about actress and activist Ruby Dee will debut in Wisconsin this week. The film's director tells us the story of Dee's life, work, and commitment to change. We also learn about New Orleans jazz music to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Plus, many local municipalities are holding primary elections today, but the majority of voters won't participate. We talk to a political scientist about civic engagement on a local level.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowFormer Miss Wisconsin Now Practicing Law in Afghanistan - Kimberley Motley grew up on the hard streets of Milwaukee before earning a law degree from Marquette University. After graduating, she left for Afghanistan to train lawyers as part of a U.S. State Department program. She decided to stay and open up her own practice to defend women and young girls. She discusses her high-profile cases and being the only foreigner to pracice law in Afghanistan.
Guest(s): Kimberley Motley

The Joy Cardin ShowAre National Monuments in Danger? - For over 100 years, U.S. Presidents have had the authority to declare national monuments in order to federally protect land. However, this power might be removed if a new bill passes Congress. Joy Cardin speaks to an outdoor expert who says that presidents should maintain their power to declare national monuments.
Guest(s): Shelby Carpenter

The Kathleen Dunn ShowPresidents Day - Monday February 16th is George Washington's birthday and celebrated in the U.S. as Presidents Day. This hour Kathleen is joined by a presidential scholar for a discussion on Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy and many other celebrated U.S. Presidents.
Guest(s): Michael Kazin

The Joy Cardin ShowDemocratizing Higher Education - Are SAT scores a useful predictor of academic success, and a tool for social mobility? According to Joy Cardin's guest professor, test scores are much better at predicting a student's wealth and their parents' education levels than anything else. And, she says, higher education needs a new approach . . . a shift to focus on collaboration rather than competition . . .Guest(s): Lani Guinier

Central TimeUW Research Secrecy, Toll Roads in Wisconsin, Learning To Do Nothing - We all know the feeling of trying to make the most of our time, and not wanting to slow down. Our guest, however, says slowing down and "doing nothing" is good for the body and mind. We discuss the benefits of taking a break. Then, a guest makes the case for implementing toll roads in Wisconsin and we learn about a budget proposal that would allow UW research to remain secret.